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It can be easy to monitor the air in your home. With the control you have over what is allowed inside, you can very easily keep irritants like smoke and allergy-causing plants or pets from ruining the time you spend there.

But the office can be a completely different story. While most buildings won't allow smoking inside, the position of your office above the area where the smokers stand could mean that the smoke could still enter your space.

Allergy-causing office plants can be another issue, and while many offices won't choose plants that would affect their workers, that doesn't mean it won't happen. Everything from the air outside to the smells of the lunches other members of the staff bring with them can make the time spent within the office irritating to your nose.

Invest in an IQAir HealthPro Plus for your office to combat these distractions. This award-winning air purifier has a revolutionary filtering system that removes everything from dust to even the strongest odors from the air, leaving your office fresh and habitable.

This entry was posted in Air Purifiers on December 7, 2011 by FreshAirPro.

As science advances and the information it uncovers becomes more readily available and understandable, many individuals are paying increasing attention to the planet's environment. "Environmentally friendly" has become a rallying cry that very few people disagree with. Air pollution is one of the many issues that people are beginning to take more seriously.

As a result, or perhaps a reflection of the current state of mind that many Americans share, fairs and celebrations promoting clean air have begun sprouting up all over the country. The goals of these fairs can range from building awareness to lobbying for change, and everything in between - often all at once.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District is holding a fair aimed at seniors in Indio, California, to promote clean air tactics. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has held a Clean Air Fair for the past seven years to promote green, pollution-reducing technology, encourage commuters to practice less driving and more cycling and take more steps to improve their health through the use of both commercial and home air purifiers.

Clean air has become very important to many people, and that number grows every year. The awareness that these fairs inspire is a big step toward change.

This entry was posted in Clean Air on December 7, 2011 by FreshAirPro.

Deciding on a way to reduce pollution levels has been a major debate between those who take great stock in the environment and those who hold stock. The economic implications of reducing air pollution and tightening air laws has always been one of the main reasons not to make huge changes all at once.

Now, with the recently proposed tightening of restrictions, one of the major arguments against the change is that the cost of implementing such a thing is a poor decision, especially in the face of the recession.

Now, however, according to statistics by the EPA, many of those claims regarding the economic instability these changes would cause are shortsighted and ultimately incorrect. Within four years, the cross-state air pollution rules are projected to avoid nearly 34,000 deaths and could save $120 billion in healthcare costs, which would more than offset the projected $800 million cost of implementing the rule.

Still, the debate continues, as those concerned for the environment butt heads with those concerned for the economy. If you, like many, feel like you want cleaner air sooner than the debates will allow, consider investing in a medical-grade air purifier to remove the majority of toxins from the air in your home, office or recreational space.

While many people love the smells of the holidays, to others, they can be torture. That's not to say the smell of fresh pine isn't generally appreciated. It's a scent many people have associated with both the holidays and cleanliness. Of course, most would prefer the scent coming from their fresh pine tree in the living room, but a real tree can be a hassle for some.

Their response is often to have an artificial tree and simulate the smells of the holidays with air fresheners or holiday candles. That is where the good news ends, because even though the smells may be appealing, the candles or air fresheners may cause allergies to act up.

If your home has become a haven for these allergens, whether or not you were the one using those aromatic items, it can make the holidays much tougher on you.

Luckily, there are ways to fight the issue. The IQAir GC MultiGas purifier can help relieve issues caused by allergens, smoke, viruses and even bacteria from the air in your home. It can also be effective for those with chemical sensitivity.

Amid all the disagreements in America over clear air legislation, its northern neighbors have put forth a plan to spend over $600 million in the next five years to address air quality concerns.

Part of the plan also includes negotiations with the U.S. about the same issues, as sharing a border also means sharing air, and these changes in pollution law may have a large ripple effect in America.

While the current plan makes no mention of specific steps to be taken to help clean the air, it does pledge to help with environmental reform and Canadian health by finding ways to safely and quickly decrease airborne toxins.

While the goal is admirable, the lack of specificity in the plan does mean that any solutions discovered may take years to come into effect. If you'd like to see a change immediately instead, at least in your own home, consider investing in a medical-grade air purifier like those we sell at FreshAirPro to clean your own air. Able to remove almost 100 percent of airborne pollutants, this equipment can help you get a jump start on the rest of North America.

This entry was posted in Clean Air on November 30, 2011 by FreshAirPro.

While there has been much debate over the newly proposed changes to the regulation of pollution, energy consumption may no longer be part of the argument. When the proposals were first put forth, many opponents of the changes cited concerns that further reducing the allowable pollution would not only hurt the economy, but also cause problems with energy consumption.

This defense against the proposed tightening regulations was based on the idea that the machines and materials needed to implement the change would be almost useless because the increased energy consumption would be worse in the long run than putting off pollution reduction.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation study shows that the technologies already exist to create a manageable solution to this objection. This NERC announcement has taken away one of the main arguments standing in the way of clean air reform.

Still, there is much debate and the proposed changes aren't likely to take effect immediately. If you're concerned about the health of your family, invest in a medical-grade air purifier. They can remove up to 99.5 percent of airborne toxins, and keep those breathing inside your home as healthy as possible.

Bronchitis is an issue in which the passage to the lungs becomes inflamed and tight, allowing less air than usual to pass through. This breathing issue isn't fun for anyone, though there are treatments. Still, it can be especially difficult for young sufferers.

A recent international study seems to show that the excessive presence of nitrogen oxides in the air due to air pollution has made young children more susceptible to bronchitis. Lower respiratory problems have been held accountable for nearly 20 percent of the deaths in those less than 5 years old.

This study goes on to show that the current accepted level of nitrogen oxide that's considered safe may not be so for those with developing respiratory systems. The nine-year study showed that the level of pollution may end up increasing young children's chance and frequency of developing acute bronchitis.

If you have children and wish to protect your family from these harmful toxins in the air, consider investing in a medical-grade air purifier. The models we sell at FreshAirPro can remove up to 99.5 percent of airborne pollutants that pose a risk to your family.

One would think that as studies show more and more dangers associated with smoking, the number of smokers would drop - and perhaps they have. The best result that can be expected, however, is getting a greater number of people to never start in the first place. Still, there are places where more knowledge about the dangers hasn't made as much of a difference to the smokers.

Secondhand smoke studies conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency have been a major driving force behind the ban of smoking in public places throughout most of the states in America. In fact, smoking laws have changed greatly in a relatively short period of time. Even with these recent advancements, in states where there are fewer smoking laws, the smokers remain in stronger force.

The chemical produced by secondhand smoke can be dangerous to those who suffer regular exposure. If you're a smoker and want to protect your family, or you simply worry about the dangers within your home, invest in a medical-grade air purifier. These purifiers can remove up to 99.5 percent of the toxins released by secondhand smoke from the air, allowing your family to breathe healthier.

It's difficult to argue with the idea that pollution is harmful to both the environment and the people who live in it. In places with high smog levels, citizens are often encouraged to stay indoors and seal their homes up as best they can to reduce their intake of pollutants. Once inside, however, there are a number of indoor pollutants that can cause mild discomfort or severe illness.

Indoor pollutants are often a result of the fact that, while mild airborne particles are easily dissipated outside, pollutants are much more difficult to disperse inside the sealed-up interior of a home.

Some of the more obvious sources of these toxins are heating technologies, such as escaped gas, smoke from a wood-burning stove and improperly ventilated fireplaces. Other sources can come from more hard-to-control areas.

Mold spores from unseen areas inside the walls can cause problems, as can certain kinds of insulation like asbestos, fumes from cleaning products, rotting wood furniture and leftover tobacco smoke from any indoor smokers.

Combat these indoor pollutants with a medical-grade air purifier like those we sell at FreshAirPro. These purifiers can help eliminate up to 99.5 percent of airborne pollutants and other irritants, keeping those in your home safe from these toxins.

Pollution has long been linked to asthma symptoms. The development of asthma may be separate from the presence of pollution, but the presence of pollutants in the air has been proven to increase the instances of asthma attacks in those already diagnosed.

Recently, Senator Ron Paul used a chart he created to claim that pollution levels had fallen while the percentage of people diagnosed with asthma had risen. He used these separate pieces of information to attempt to prove that pollution levels had no effect on asthma whatsoever.

Environmental and health groups immediately responded, claiming that he had used skewed statistics and faulty reasoning. They said that pollution had never been the sole cause of asthma, just that it worsens the problem.

The motivations behind this claim may not be completely known, but until more research has been done, it may be hard for asthmatics and parents of asthmatics to believe that pollution has no effect on the condition. To stay safe and improve your health, consider investing in a medical-grade air purifier to remove as many airborne pollutants as possible from your indoor environment.

This entry was posted in Air Purifiers on November 21, 2011 by FreshAirPro.